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RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio de Janeiro police demolished on Tuesday a facility they dubbed a "drug trafficking resort," which they ...

A large-scale deployment by the Police in various Rio de Janeiro favelas (slums) has left at least seven people dead after gunfights between law enforcement officers and suspected criminals ...

The rapid growth of Rio de Janeiro's population has led to severe crowding and a shortage of housing. This has led to the growth of shanty towns, which are called favelas in Brazil. Rocinha is the ...

The decision in the “ADPF of the Favelas” expands federal oversight in Rio’s public security and sets new rules for policing ...

Rio Police believe the victim was stabbed during a robbery A 39-year-old Chilean tourist identified as Javier Valdés Susarte was found dead at a Rio de Janeiro favela, it was reported Thursday in ...

Soar over the favelas with a drone, offering a unique aerial perspective of the vibrant and dynamic urban communities. Glide over the colorful streets and rooftops of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo ...

Favelas are often found on or near rubbish tips or along major transport links like railways and major roads. In Rio de Janeiro, Rocinha is the largest favela in the city, and the second largest ...

Entering the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, the taxi driver’s warning is stark: “Some of the favelas are so dangerous, even the ...

The United Arab Emirates says it wants to pump more money into Brazil in the future, with investments focusing on the raw materials sector and infrastructure ... state of Rio de Janeiro were about ...

the property was located inside a group of Rio favelas known as the Israel Complex. It had been built by Alvaro Malaquias, known as "Peixao" (Big Fish), one of Rio de Janeiro state's most dangerous ...